Tutorial Steps

Remove parts from carrier sheets using a sharp scalpel or craft knife; sand flush any remaining tags or sprue to leave a flat surface.

Start with Frame Linkage pieces. Fit pieces to one another from left to right (1.5mm H-piece sits perpendicular to 3mm C piece. Mounting rings fit opposite, again, perpendicular). Set aside to dry.

step3

Assemble four sides of the main drilling tower, applying glue along edges and tags. Fit to Frame Linkage and to 3mm deck as shown.

step4

Four sides of engine box fitted to one another & deck.

step5

Assemble Drive Linkage as shown and set aside to dry.

step6

Remove rocker head parts from sprue sheets and knife off/sand all tags.

step7

Assemble as shown and set aside to dry.

step8

Fit & glue hoop sections to ladder; set aside to dry.

step9

Dry fit cocktail stick hinges as shown.

step10

Make final dry fit of main assemblies and cut off cocktail hinges to length, leaving stubs as shown.

step11

Decide on position of rocker head; this will determine the length of coated wire needed. Form one end of the wire to suit however much of the rocker is in contact with the wire. Dry fit only at this stage.